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Old 12-20-2006, 01:04 AM
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Default 275 tire in an 8.5 width wheel?

Is it safe to do this? also do you think the tire will look a bit tacky like too far off from the center... if you got pics post them!

Thanx Guys.
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Old 12-20-2006, 01:34 AM
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Default RE: 275 tire in an 8.5 width wheel?

What is the widest tire for a 8" wheel? I have heard 255 from BFGoodrich but what other sizes and from what brands can I fit on 8" rims?
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Old 12-20-2006, 02:54 AM
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Default RE: 275 tire in an 8.5 width wheel?

275/40/17 fits just fine. It does bulge out a bit as that is not the recommended wheel width for the tire.
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Old 12-20-2006, 07:30 AM
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Default RE: 275 tire in an 8.5 width wheel?

I have 275 50 17 on my 17x8 wheels with no problems.
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Is it safe to do this? also do you think the tire will look a bit tacky like too far off from the center... if you got pics post them!

Thanx Guys.
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Old 12-20-2006, 10:01 AM
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http://www.1010tires.com/
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Old 12-22-2006, 02:33 AM
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Check the pics on the little camera to the left under my name! I have 265/30/20 in the front and it looks great and no rubbing or alignment problems
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